HUMBOLDT, Iowa — Humboldt County Dragway, the oldest operating drag strip in Iowa, and the International Hot Rod Association have announced a multi-year renewal of their sanctioning agreement.

The track was under IHRA sanction for the first year in 2023 for track owners Tom and Melanie Monson, and it proved to be extremely popular with the racers. There was great participation in the IHRA Summit SuperSeries, the most prestigious championship in bracket racing, and they even hosted an IHRA Ironman Classic in September.

FERRIS, Texas — You’ve asked for it. You got it. The much anticipated IHRA Hot Rod Classic will make its official debut April 11-13 at Xtreme Raceway Park.

The event will include the Xtreme Outlaw Pro Mod Racing Series on Saturday night, April 13. Yes, exciting ground-pounding Pro Mod racing is back at a major IHRA event in what promises to be an extremely popular weekend.

PORT ALLEN, La. — State Capitol Raceway and the International Hot Rod Association will continue to provide great racing down on the bayou for years to come.

The Louisiana track and the IHRA have a multi-year renewal of their sanctioning agreement. State Capitol has been an integral part of the IHRA family since 2008. They’ve been a staple on the IHRA calendar, hosting national events over the years.

HARTSVILLE, S.C. — Darlington Dragway, a legendary racing facility to announce a classic comeback.

It was announced Monday that the legendary South Carolina track will serve as one of the sites of the IHRA Hot Rod Classic on May 2-4, 2024. It will be an action-packed three days with the Saturday night Outlaw Pro Mod Quick 8 Show on May 4.

HOUSE SPRINGS, Mo. — Actions speak louder than words as the International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) is providing a unique opportunity for its member tracks to benefit financially.

Thanks to IHRA partners Morrow Brothers Ford of Greenfield, Illinois and Extreme Racing Oils, IHRA member tracks will be given tickets to distribute for a chance to win a new Ford F150 crew cab XLT Sport truck with 4-wheel drive estimated valued at $60,000. This one-of-a-kind contest will be only held at IHRA-member tracks with more prizes to be announced soon.

INDIANAPOLIS — Come by to see us at International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) new booth No. 5067 Thursday through Saturday at the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) trade show in Indianapolis.

HOUSE SPRINGS, Mo. — The International Hot Rod Association continues to highlight the future of drag racing with the youth who race Junior Dragsters across North America.

Madison Maggard, a 14-year-old from Lawrenceburg, Tenn., is the latest to have the spotlight placed on her. She has competed in a 2007 Mike Bos dragster the last two years at her home track, Ethridge Motorsports Park, where she’s made great friends.

HOUSE SPRINGS, Mo. — The special Champion’s Edition of IHRA Drag Review Magazine will be available in print at the PRI Trade Show in Indianapolis.  

Stop by the massive booth No. 5067 for the International Hot Rod Association, Larry Jeffers Race Cars, LJ1 Oil Products and Bullet Racing Engines, check out the magazine and talk to the IHRA representatives.

HAVANA, Ill. — Central Illinois Dragway and the International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) have agreed to extend their very successful partnership with a multi-year sanctioning renewal.

The Havana, Illinois track has continuously operated since 1969. It features some of the country’s most competitive bracket racing through the IHRA Summit SuperSeries, along with No Prep, street car racing and two huge weekends of Nostalgia racing.

MOROCCO, Ind. — Dominic Blasco was pleasantly surprised when he took over as Vice President and General Manager at US41 Dragstrip.

The veteran track operator had successfully run other facilities including Memphis, Cordova and his own track in Sikeston, Missouri. At one time, he was a partner in Great Lakes Dragaway, the world’s oldest continually operating drag strip in Wisconsin. So he knows what it’s like at a great race track.